Dr. Juan Fernando García: “If you are waiting for a knee replacement and the pain is preventing you from living your life, don't just endure it.”

Dr. Juan Fernando García has issued a public recommendation for patients awaiting knee replacement surgery, advising those experiencing debilitating pain to seek alternatives rather than enduring prolonged wait times. This guidance comes as Spain’s National Health System faces significant challenges, with recent Ministry of Health data indicating that over 850,000 individuals are currently on surgical waiting lists.

Separately, the Spanish stock market opened with a gain of over 1% on Monday. This economic activity follows reports of a potential energy truce between Russia and Ukraine, which has contributed to a decline in oil prices to 104 dollars per barrel, helping to offset broader market risks associated with the situation in the Middle East.